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Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal hints at skipping US Open and raises doubts over future after doubles exit in Paris | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal revealed he is unlikely to play the US Open as he dropped his strongest hint yet that his career could very soon be at an end. Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz’s crowd-pleasing run in the men’s doubles at the Olympics came to an end with a 6-2 6-4 loss to American fourth seeds Austin…
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USA ease past South Sudan to reach basketball quarterfinals
South Sudan’s #11 Marial Shayok (L) defends against USA’s #06 LeBron James in the men’s preliminary round group C basketball match between USA and South Sudan during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, northern France, on July 31, 2024. (AFP) LILLE, France – Bam Adebayo led the United States…
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Conor Gallagher transfer news: Chelsea and Atletico Madrid agree terms on deal as midfielder rejects new contract | Football News
Chelsea have agreed terms with Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher after the England midfielder turned down the offer of a contract extension on Wednesday. Gallagher turned down a new three-year contract extension (two years plus the option of another year) to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge. He also turned down the offer of an…
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With Paris Olympics stint, Aleah Finnegan gets dream come true
Aleah Finnegan, of Philippines, competes on the uneven bars during a women’s artistic gymnastics qualification round at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) MANILA, Philippines — Despite the early exit, Team Philippines’ gymnast Aleah Finnegan still fulfilled a long-time dream of competing in the…
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West Ham transfer news: Hammers closing in on deals for Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Leeds forward Crysencio Summerville | Football News
West Ham are closing in on the double signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Leeds United forward Crysencio Summerville. The Hammers are close to an agreement with Dortmund to sign Fullkrug, who has entered the final two years of his contract. Final details on the deal are being sorted between the clubs, notably…
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Carlo Paalam advances to boxing quarterfinals
Team Philippines’ Carlo Paalam celebrates after defeating Ireland’s Jude Gallagher in their men’s 57 kg preliminary boxing match at the Paris Olympics 2024, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher) SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 Carlo Paalam came out smoking and did enough to hammer out a unanimous decision victory…
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Mercedes explain George Russell’s disqualification at Belgian Grand Prix with driver’s own weight loss partly to blame | F1 News
Mercedes have explained their initial findings for the reasons behind George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian GP. Russell appeared to have pulled off a glorious victory when he held off Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages to take the chequered flag at Spa. However, the remarkable one-stop strategy that the Brit pulled off…
Read MoreChina world no.1 loses after bat broken
China’s Wang Chuqin, right, reacts after losing by Sweden’s Truls Moregrad in a men’s singles round of 32 table tennis game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) China’s table tennis world number one Wang Chuqin suffered a shock defeat in the men’s Paris Olympics singles on…
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Kilmarnock: ‘Fire still lit’ for Derek McInnes after almost 20 years of management | Football News
The enthusiasm for football is very much still there for Derek McInnes as he enters his 18th year of management. He moved to Kilmarnock in 2022 after spells with Aberdeen, Bristol City and St Johnstone, immediately winning promotion back to the Scottish Premiership. Last season they finished fourth, earning a Europa League qualifying place, and…
Read MoreSouth Sudan set for rematch vs Team USA at Paris Olympics
Members of the South Sudan team pose after they defeated Puerto Rico in a men’s basketball game at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, July 28, 2024. The team faces Team USA next. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France–South Sudan coach Royal Ivey says his life feels like a movie right now. He might be onto something:…
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